Growing Old
Yes, I remembered my glasses
I even remembered to dust them
before I put them on
so my eyes don’t tear all over my face
from my allergies.
I remembered my pads
so I don’t leak in public
so I don’t poo in public when I cough.
Into my mouth went my new teeth
which I hate as they don’t fit right.
My ears were carefully placed so
I wouldn’t forget them.
I like them a lot
As I can hear what you say now.
I laid everything out on the bed
before I took my shower…
underwear pants, shirt, jeans jacket
black denim pants, and black and white
stripy shirt.
When I finished scrubbing, rinsing,
towel drying my hair until it curled,
I thought…
How do I turn off the shower.
Copyright © Mage Bailey | Year Posted 2020
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